[School Year 2026-2027] Teaching Fellow

Dreamagent

4d•$60,000

About The Position

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools âgrowing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org . DREAM's Teaching Fellowship is a selective, rigorous program through which DREAM/Harlem RBI school and program graduates, and current and former part-time staff can train to become teachers at DREAM. During the program, each Fellow works in a classroom under the guidance of a mentor teacher and participates in a cohort experience to support and propel their growth. Fellows receive regular feedback and coaching, all while building the skills necessary to manage a classroom, lead instruction, and meaningfully engage students and families. Additionally, Fellows with a completed bachelor's degree have the option to work toward New York State teaching certification and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education, supported in part by a scholarship from DREAM. By becoming a DREAM Teaching Fellow, you will grow as an educator and get to immerse yourself in a school community focused on developing the whole child and committed to driving outcomes for the students of East Harlem and the South Bronx. This is an exciting opportunity to launch a rewarding teaching career and drive DREAM's mission forward for future generations. The DREAM Teaching Fellowship involves working full-time in addition to participating and successfully completing training and demonstrations of learning outside of typically full-time work hours. Fellows earn a competitive salary and benefits and are eligible for significant contributions from DREAM to put toward higher education. DREAM Fellowship graduates commit to teaching at DREAM for at least three years after program completion. The Fellowship is designed to invest in future educators from DREAM's own communities: priority consideration for Fellowship admission is given to qualified DREAM/Harlem RBI alumni, and current and former part-time staff.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, and on track for a Bachelor's degree to be conferred by June 2027 (Pathway 1), OR Will have at least 90 undergraduate credits by Summer 2026, and the ability to re-enroll in a Bachelor's degree program (with guidance from DREAM) such that you will be on track for a Bachelor's degree to be conferred by Summer 2027 (Pathway 1), OR Bachelor's degree conferred by June 2026 (Pathway 2)
Ability to work during DREAM school hours and attend Fellowship meetings and professional development outside of school hours
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with youth, families and colleagues
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Eagerness to grow professionally, including openness to receiving feedback and demonstrated ability to implement feedback
Willing and able to shift tasks and priorities as needed
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community
Priority to DREAM/Harlem RBI Legends, and current and former youth-facing part-time DREAM staff. You are a Legend if you are a past participant of a DREAM/Harlem RBI program, or a graduate of DREAM Charter Middle School or DREAM Charter High School

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth, ideally in a youth development or education setting, strongly preferred
Interest in becoming an elementary school teacher, or a middle or high school math, science, ELA or social studies teacher

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the mentor teacher, teach lessons with increasing frequency throughout the year; provide small group instruction as well as provide support to individual students to address learning needs and goals
Internalize and differentiate rigorous and engaging lesson plans
Maintain a productive, safe, and focused learning environment and model behavior within the code of conduct and all school policies
Attend and participate in staff meetings, grade team meetings, intellectual preparation meetings, mentor meetings, and other meetings, as needed
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
Perform duties including, but not limited to, advisory, arrival and dismissal, lunch, assessment proctoring, and class coverage
Under the supervision of the mentor teacher, may take on responsibilities including but not limited to taking attendance, grading student work, preparing teaching materials, and family communication
Engage wholeheartedly in building relationships with DREAM fellows, staff, and community members
Perform other duties as assigned
Actively participate in DREAM-led professional development and training for Teaching Fellows (held in the afternoons/evenings - exact cadence to be determined)
Meet proficiency on DREAM demonstrations of learning and assessments.
Successfully enroll in, or remain enrolled in, a bachelor's-granting undergraduate program
Meet all course registration, billing, and other deadlines required to remain a student in good standing
Ensure coursework does not conflict with Teaching Fellow schedule
Successfully complete all required coursework in order to stay on track towards completion of a bachelor's degree by June 2027

Benefits

Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children
The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee's needs
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit)
Fitness and entertainment discounts
A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure
Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses
Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program
School-based 10-month employees have approximately 40 days off throughout the school year, including holidays, school breaks, personal days and wellness days, in addition to summer break.
Benefits are subject to change.